Disaster Risk Management Systems Analysis

Download or read book Disaster Risk Management Systems Analysis written by Stephan Baas and published by Fao. This book was released on 2008 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disaster Risk Management (DRM) combines, through a management perspective, the concept of prevention, mitigation and preparedness with response to the rising frequency and severity of natural hazards and disasters. This guide provides a set of tools that have been developed and tested in field projects, with particular reference to disaster-prone areas and vulnerable sectors and population groups.--Publisher's description.